Emmaus this Saturday, March 28, Bike Ride at the Rail Trail

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Once again, it's time for the ever popular bike ride at the Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail. We will be meeting at Jacksonville end of the rail trail, 1800 Imeson Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32220, at 1pm. We will go as long as the group wishes to go. It is just about 30 miles round trip, which can be accomplished in a reasonable amount of time. It will be a great opportunity to dust off your bikes and have a really enjoyable afternoon. Please remember to bring plenty of water, to check your bikes to make sure they are in proper working order prior to leaving, and be prepared for an enjoyable afternoon.

Look forward to seeing you there,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Thursday, March 19, Mass at St Joe's

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

If you were able to make it to the Eucharistic Congress this past weekend, what a very wonderful, enriching and Christ filled weekend had by all. This Thursday, March 19, we will be joining St Joseph's Catholic Church for Mass at 5:30pm at the Historic Church. It will be a great opportunity to continue the great weekend with the celebration of the Eucharist.  St Joseph's Historic Church is located at 4214 Loretto Rd, Jax, FL 32223. We will also be going out to dinner at a restaurant near by too.

Also, it's that time of year for the annual Women's Help Center Gala on April 16 starting at 5:30pm at the Hyatt Regengy Riverfront . This year they will be having both Bishop Estevez and Senator Rick Santorum speaking at the event. It has been a tradition for us to volunteer at the event. We will be helping checking people in, amongst a few other things as needed. If you are able to help us out, please let me know ASAP either at michael.toloczko@yahoo.com or (904) 755-8820.

Emmaus Core Team

Eucharistic Congress 2015

Hello all,

As our activity this weekend we will be attending the Eucharistic Congress at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.  The schedule is as follows:

Friday, 3/13:

5:30pm -- Doors open

6:30pm -- Keynote Address by Dr. Scott Hahn

7:30pm -- Living Stations of the Cross with Comunita Cenacolo

9:00pm -- Young Adult Track begins

Note:

6pm - 8am:  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament through the night

8:30pm - 10:30pm:  Confession is available

Saturday, 3/14:

7:00am -- Doors open

8:00am -- Procession of Banners

9:00am -- Keynote Address by Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York

10:00am -- Mass

12:30pm -- Tracks begin

4:00pm -- Closing Celebration

Note:

11:30am - 4pm:  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

11:30am - 4pm:  Confession available.

You should probably try to get there as early as possible Friday night due to parking.  The plan for Saturday is to get there for the 9am address by Cardinal Dolan, but come as early as you like.  Let's try to sit together towards the back-right of the front section.

Prime Osborn Convention Center

1000 Water Street

Jacksonville, FL  32204

We look forward to seeing you there!

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Thurs., 3/5 -- Fr. Jose - "Would you like to see your names written in Heaven?"

Hello everyone,

This Thursday at Emmaus we will have Fr. Jose, the new priest at Assumption, speaking with us.  The title of his talk is "Would you like to see your names written in Heaven?" and it will be about witnessing to Jesus in our day and age (evangelization).  So come on out and help us give Fr. Jose a warm welcome to Emmaus and to Assumption!  We will be meeting in the Parish Family Center/Gym upstairs in Room 2A at 7pm with Rosary a half-hour before if you want to join us.  We look forward to seeing you then!

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Saturday, February 28, Pro Life Witness at Abortion Mill

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Saturday, February 28, we will be joining the 40 Days For Life in front of the abortion mill on University BLVD (4131 University BLVD S) from 8am to 10am. This is the time on Saturdays is when they actually perform abortions and will be a perfect time to have a great young adult presence in front of the abortion mill. You being there might actually help an expecting mother to change her mind and help her choose life. Having a great young adult crowd can be a great witness to life and can help tell the community that we will be the generation that ends abortion. Will you be a witness to our faith and to the culture of life? You do not have to spend the whole 2 hours there, but do recommend spending at least 1 hour. Parking can be found behind the Women's Help Center- a Pro Life facility (4209 University BLVD S, Jacksonville, FL 32216) and at the doctors office immediately behind it. Signs will be provided. Bringing a Rosary is suggested.

Hope to see you there and please bring a friend,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus Mass this WED., 2/18 -- Ash Wednesday

Hello brothers and sisters,

This Wed. we will be joining Assumption Parish for Ash Wednesday Mass at 7pm.  Let's sit together in the front left section of the church.  You might want to get there a little early if possible as the parking lot does fill up.

Also, starting this Friday Assumption will have Stations of the Cross at 7pm followed by Benediction.  We invite you to join in this Lenten devotion.

Lastly, Assumption's parish mission will be from Mon., 2/23 to Wed., 2/25 at 7pm.  The speaker for the mission will be Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.  Fr. Luke will also preach at all Masses this weekend.  Please come to as many of the evenings as you can (or all!).  Confession will be available Tuesday night after the presentation.

See you all this Wed.!

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team

**UPDATED!** This Sun., 2/15 -- Dinner and an "Old Fashioned" Movie

**UPDATED!**
In an effort to accommodate a few more people, and since Monday is a holiday for many, we have slightly changed plans for Sunday. See below.

Hello everyone,

This Sunday we thought we would get together for an early dinner and then see the new movie Old Fashioned. Let's meet at 5pm at the Chili's on Wells Rd for dinner and then head over to the Orange Park Mall AMC 24 about 7pm to get tickets for the 7:35pm show. See you on Sunday!

Chili's
1664 Wells Road
Orange Park, FL 32073

Orange Park Mall
1910 Wells Rd
Orange Park, FL 32073

Movie website with trailer: http://www.oldfashionedmovie.com/

In JMJ,
The Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Thurs., 2/5/15 -- Holy Hour

Hello everyone,

This Thurs. for Emmaus we will be in the Adoration Chapel at Assumption for a Holy Hour from 7-8pm.  We will go out to a nearby restaurant afterwards for dinner and fellowship.  Let us know if you need the code to the chapel.  We hope you will join us this Thurs.!

"When you look at the Crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you then. When you look at the Sacred Host you understand how much Jesus loves you now."
- Bl. Mother Theresa of Calcutta

God Bless,

The Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Saturday, January 31, Ice Skating

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Saturday, January 31, we will be taking advantage of the still chilly weather and will be going ice skating out at the Jax Ice and Sports Complex. Ice skating will be from 7-8:30pm and the cost is $10 including skate rentals. The complex is located at 3605 Philips Highway, Jacksonville, FL. Let's meet in front of the building at 6:30 pm and go in not to long there after.

Hope to see you there and feel free to bring a friend,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Thurs., 1/22 -- Mass for Life at St. Catherine's

Hello all,

This Thurs., 1/22, at 7pm we will be going to St. Catherine's in Orange Park for the Mass for Life.  We hope you all will be able to join us as we offer Mass for the protection of the unborn.  There is a reception afterwards.

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

1649 Kingsley Ave

Orange Park, FL 32073

We look forward to seeing you Thurs.!

In JMJ,

The Emmaus Core Team

PS- Also on Thurs. there will be a Mass celebrated by Bishop Estevez at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception downtown at 10:30am.  Following the Mass there will be the Stand for Life from 12-1pm at the courthouse.

Jacksonville Federal Courthouse

300 N. Hogan Street

Jacksonville, FL

Emmaus This Saturday, January 17, March for Life St Augustine

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

For Emmaus this Saturday, January 17, we will be participating in the March for Life in St Augustine (http://www.marchforlifestaugustine.com/) starting at the Mission Nombre de Dios (100 San Marco Ave, St Augustine, FL 32084). It will be a great opportunity for the Catholic Young Adult community to publicly show their faith by standing up for life and for those who can't speak for themselves. The day is filled with plenty of activities with the Bishop celebrating Mass at Prince of Peace Votive Church at 9am, Music and the booths starting at 10am, and the march starting at 11am. We will be meeting by the booths at around 10am. This will definitely be an event not to miss and is encouraged to bring family and friends with you. There is a illuminated Rosary on Friday, January 16, at the Great Cross with a dinner near by (cost is very inexpensive) at the Bosco House, can follow the crowds walking to get there.

Looking forward to seeing you all there,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus this Thurs., 1/8/15 -- The Epiphany

Hello all!

Since the Christmas season lasts until the Baptism of the Lord, Merry Christmas!  We hope you are having a merry Christmas season and enjoyed some time with your families.  We also hope you are having a happy and blessed new year.  This Thursday, 1/8, at 7pm we will be starting off the new year with a discussion with our friend Gerald Lamb on the Epiphany in the Parish Family Center/Gym, Room 2A (upstairs).  We will be praying the Rosary at 6:30pm if you would like to join us.  We look forward to seeing you this Thursday!

In JMJ,

The Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Thursday, December 18, Mass at St Joseph's Historic Church

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, December 18, we will once again be doing something a bit different for Mass. We will be going to St Joseph's Historic Catholic Church for Mass at 6pm. There isn't Confession available, but if there is a priest floating around, it's always worth asking if you arrive early enough. St Joseph's Historic Catholic Church is located at 11730 Old St Augustine RD and is across the street from the main church, next to the Cody Enrichment Center. It is the small white building. Afterwards we will be going out to dinner somewhere near by.

We look forward to seeing you there,

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Thursday, December 4, Catholicism Series

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Emmaus this Thursday, December 4, we will be continueing with Robert Baron's Catholicism series titled "Amazed and Afraid: The Revelation of God Become Man." It is an amazing series and a great opportunity to learn more about our faith. We will be meeting at Assumption Catholic Church in the Family Parish Center in room 2A at 7pm. Feel free to join us for the Rosary at 6:30pm.

Also the Emmaus Christmas party is coming up soon on Saturday, December 13. We are currently collecting donations to purchase the Wilcox's a gift certificate for their continued hospitality, your  support will be greatly appreciated.

Emmaus Core Team

Emmaus This Thursday, November 20, Confession, Mass and Pow Wow After

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, November 20, we will be having Confession and Mass with our spiritual director, Fr Ed Murphy. We will be meeting at Assumption Catholic Church with Confession and Rosary starting at 6:15pm and Mass at 6:45pm. Afterwards, around 7:15pm, we will be moving over to the Family Life Center in room 2A to have a general Emmaus pow wow. We encourage everyone to come out for Confession, Mass and also to discuss how Emmaus can grow, potentially change, and better serve the young adult community.

God Bless,

Emmaus Core Team

Riverside Arts Market this Sat., 11/15

Hey y'all,

This Saturday we'll be heading over to the Riverside Arts Market.  Let's meet at Assumption at 12:30pm and carpool over together.  The RAM has different kinds of artwork, from oil or acrylic on canvas, to jewelry, to woodwork.  They have fresh produce and meats, honey (although I would recommend buying from the Lang's! :) ), and food vendors if you want to grab your lunch while we're there!  So come on out with us and check out the "RAM"!  If you can't meet us at 12:30pm but want to join us later, the address for the Market is:

715 Riverside Ave

Jacksonville, FL 32204
(Underneath the Fuller Warren Bridge)

http://riversideartsmarket.com/

Also, our Christmas Party is set for Sat., 12/13, and we are beginning to collect donations for a gift card for the Wilcoxes.  So, we will gladly accept your donation if you can bring it this Saturday.  We look forward to seeing you guys then!

In JMJ,

The Emmaus Core Team

PS- Happy Veteran's Day to all our veterans!

Emmaus this Thurs., 11/6 -- Adoration

Hello brothers and sisters in Christ,

This Thursday we will be meeting in the Adoration Chapel at Assumption for a Holy Hour from 7-8pm.  We will be on the sidewalk by the handicapped parking to pray the Rosary at 6:30pm if you want to join us.  Afterwards we will go out for dinner and fellowship.  If you need the code to the chapel, contact Russ at (352) 359-0629 or Mike at (904) 755-8820.  We look forward to adoring our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament with you on Thursday!

In JMJ,

The Emmaus Core Team

Biking the Rail Trail this Sun., 10/26

Hey everyone,

 

This Sunday, 10/26, we will be meeting at the Rail Trail (https://www.traillink.com/trail/jacksonville-baldwin-rail-trail.aspx) to do some leisurely biking.  Let's meet at the Imeson Rd trailhead (directions below) at 1pm with the intention of getting on the trail at 1:30pm.  This will give us time to make any last minute adjustments on our bikes, put air in tires, etc.  We will ride for as long as the group decides to go (last time we went for 1 hr. out and 1 hr. back, with some breaks).  Some things you should bring with you:

 

Bike (please send a shout out if you have an extra bike or need a bike and we all will see how we can help)

Plenty of water

Hat

Sunscreen

Sunglasses

Bug repellent

Closed toe shoes

 

Directions to the Rail Trail:

 

To reach the Imeson Road trailhead from downtown Jacksonville, take I-10 west to Exit 356/I-295 North and head up I-295 to Exit 9/Commonwealth Avenue. Drive west on Commonwealth about 1 mile to Imeson Rd and turn right. The marked trailhead is on the left.

If you have any questions call Russ at (352) 359-0629 or Mike at (904) 755-8820.  We hope to see you on Sunday for a great day of fun and fellowship!

 

In JMJ,

 

Emmaus Core Team

 

Emmaus This Thursday, October 16, Mass and Dinner

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This Thursday, October 6, we will be doing something a bit different for Mass. We will be going to St Joseph's Historic Catholic Church for Mass at 6pm. According to the website, there isn't Confession available before Mass, but always worth a shot if you arrive a few minutes early. St Joseph's Historic Catholic Church is located at 11730 Old St Augustine RD and is across the street from the main church, next to the Cody Enrichment Center. It is the small white building. Afterwards we will be going out to dinner somewhere near by.

We look forward to seeing you there,

Emmaus Core Team

40 Days for Life this Sun., 10/12

Hello brothers and sisters,

This Sunday, 10/12 we will be joining Assumption in their day for 40 Days for Life.  We will be in front of A Woman's Choice abortion facility at 4131 University Blvd from 2:30-4pm with Deacon Corky.  We will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet with him at 3pm and maybe the Rosary as well.  Please come out and join us in a stand for life during pro-life month, as well as the month of Our Lady.  We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!

 

In JMJ,

 

Emmaus Core Team